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Harvard Alumni Protest University's Handling of Anti-Israel Protests with Symbolic $1 Donations

The move could significantly impact the university's donations, which make up about 12% of its annual revenue.

  • Harvard University alumni are protesting the institution's handling of anti-Israel protests by making symbolic $1 donations.
  • Alumni dissatisfaction could lead to a significant dent in donations, which make up about 12% of Harvard's annual revenue.
  • Harvard's President, Claudine Gay, has been criticized for not initially denouncing student groups that blamed the October attacks entirely on Israel.
  • Alumni from US Senator Mitt Romney to billionaire investor Bill Ackman have called on Harvard to do more to protect Jewish students.
  • Harvard has responded to the protests by stating it will enforce rules around community standards.
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